Discover The Hell on Earth in Con Dao
Once known as the “Hell on Earth,” Con Dao Island bears the scars of a painful past. Under French and American rule, this island was the site of some of the most inhumane prison systems in Southeast Asia. On this deeply moving historical tour, you’ll explore sites that witnessed unimaginable cruelty—now preserved as powerful reminders of Vietnam’s resistance and resilience. From the infamous Tiger Cages to the solemn tomb of national hero Vo Thi Sau, this experience offers a sobering look into the island’s role in Vietnam’s fight for independence.
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- Historical sites
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13:30 – 14:00 – Pick-up at hotels in Con Dao town center
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14:10 – Visit Con Son Museum: Discover Con Dao’s history through preserved artifacts, photographs, and documents from the French colonial period to modern times
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14:30 – The Lord's Palace: Former residence and administrative headquarters of colonial prison lords during both French and American occupations
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15:00 – Phu Hai Prison Camp: A notorious detention site, home to the feared "Rice Mill," "Dark Room," and "Con Lon Breaking Stone Area," where thousands of Vietnamese political prisoners were held and tortured
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15:30 – Tiger Cage System: Explore the maze-like cells used to isolate and torture political prisoners in secret confinement
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16:30 – Cow Barn Isolation Area: Originally livestock pens, this area was transformed into solitary cells for female and high-resistance political prisoners. Many suffered long-term shackling and inhumane treatment
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17:00 – Hang Duong Cemetery: The resting place of thousands of Vietnamese revolutionaries and patriots imprisoned from 1862 to 1975
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17:30 – Tomb of Vo Thi Sau: Visit the grave of Vietnam’s teenage national heroine, executed at age 17 for resisting French colonial forces
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18:00 – Return to hotel – End of tour
Included
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Transportation
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Entrance fees
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Mineral water
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Guided tour with historical insights
Not included
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Hammocks
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Umbrellas
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Sun loungers
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Meals at attractions
| Traveller | Age | Rate per person | Sleeping arrangement |
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| Child from 2 - 10 years ( without extra bed) | 75% of the adult fare | On request | No extra bed |
| Child from 3-10 years (with extra bed) | 90% of the adult fare | On request | Extra bed |
| Child from 3-10 years (Share Room with 1 Adult) | 100% of the adult fare | On request | Extra bed |
| Child from 11 years (Share Room with 1 Adult) | 100% of the adult fare | On request | Extra bed |
| From 0 - 2 years ( Parents will pay if anywhere request for fee) | No charge | No charge | No extra bed |
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